The winning cyclist in the 2009 Tour de France, Alberto Contador, rode 3459.5km in 85 hours, 48 minutes and 35 seconds. His average speed was 40.32 km/h. The last place finisher (called the 'Lanterne Rouge'), Yauheni Hutarovich, rode the 3459.5 km in 90 hours, 05 minutes and 2 seconds, which is an average speed of 38.40 km/h
42- 44km an hour for the whole race. mountain stages 36-38km/hr. Time Trials 47-53km/hr. and long 'flat' stages 47km/hr.
35 to 40 k
they just had the tour of Italy and averaged over 40k over 3000k
As of the 2008 Tour de France, no British cyclist has ever won the Tour. One British cyclist, Robert Millar, was King of the Mountains in 1984.
The first cyclist to win the Tour de France three times was Philippe Thys. He achieved this remarkable feat in 1913, 1914, and 1920. Thys was a Belgian cyclist known for his endurance and strategic racing skills, which helped him secure his victories in the early years of the Tour. His accomplishments set a precedent in the world of competitive cycling.
Olympic Gold Medal winner Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France 2012.
Eddie Merckx
Because it's just such a traditional and really really tough race. For a cyclist, winning the Tour de France is bigger than winning a world championship or even the olympics.
As of the 2008 Tour de France, no British cyclist has ever won the Tour. One British cyclist, Robert Millar, was King of the Mountains in 1984.
One cyclist wins the Tour de France every year.
The Tour de France has been won 36 times by cyclist from France.
Lots.
Floyd landis
Chris Boardman
The race was won by Italian cyclist Gino Bartali.
Julian dean i think
He is a retired American cyclist. He was also the first American to win the Tour De France.
The first cyclist to win the Tour de France three times was Philippe Thys. He achieved this remarkable feat in 1913, 1914, and 1920. Thys was a Belgian cyclist known for his endurance and strategic racing skills, which helped him secure his victories in the early years of the Tour. His accomplishments set a precedent in the world of competitive cycling.
It indicates that you not only have excellent stamina, but are basically, the greatest cyclist in the world.
The cyclist known for his aerodynamic riding position, nicknamed "Superman," and holds the record for the fastest time trial in Tour de France history is Chris Boardman.